2024-05-04T16:18:43-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150118596/softlab-designs-a-mesmerizing-public-installation-that-pays-homage-to-a-classic-lighthouse-in-alexandria-virginia Katherine Guimapang 2019-01-24T20:10:00-05:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4d/4d973b739a1a6764e666aea4df37b3e5.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Located along the Potomac River in the city of Alexandria, Virginia an open circled public installation will draw visitors into its immersive and interactive display. Michael Szivos, the founder of <a href="https://archinect.com/softlab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SOFTlab</a> design studio, took inspiration from local lighthouses to create a 25ft in diameter and 8ft high <a href="https://archinect.com/searchall/public-installation/news" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">public installation</a>. The New York-based design studio uses color and light to create <em>Mirror Mirror</em>. According to Szivos "<em>Mirror Mirror</em> will act as a beacon, beckoning visitors to venture into the new King Street Park at the Waterfront, interact with the artwork and explore and enjoy the new public plaza and civic space."</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e9/e95a3f9a67b0d540b876ce393330d05c.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e9/e95a3f9a67b0d540b876ce393330d05c.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Mirror Mirror, Image &copy; SOFTlab</figcaption></figure><p><em>Mirror Mirror</em> will be the first commissioned art piece for Alexandria's <em>Site/See: New Views in Old Town&nbsp;</em>initiative. The annual series is set to display temporary installations that promote visitor attraction and foster public interaction within Alexandria's rich waterfront views. Through the use of light <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/329273/reflection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reflection</a> and refraction, <em>Mirror M...</em></p>